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Strategy * Field Services will utilize the Assistive Technology@Work (AT@Work) program (formerly S.E.A.T. program) through all satellite offices to assess and utilize assistive technology equipment and devices for consumers throughout FY2012 on a statewide basis. * ARS will continue collaboration efforts and provide referrals to the Increasing Capabilities Access Network (ICAN) to increase awareness and utility of assistive technology on a statewide basis. Goal 3: ARS will use a portion of the funds in compliance with Section 101(a)(18) for the development and implementation of innovative approaches to expand and improve vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. Strategy * ARS will strengthen collaboration with Independent Living Centers through meetings and conferences. * ARS will develop and implement Community Forums across the state to provide marketing of ARS services and outreach to local communities targeting individuals with minority backgrounds and individuals with disabilities who have been unserved or underserved. * ARS will use a portion of the funds under Section 101(a)(18) for the support of the SRC and/or the SILC. Goal 4: Increase the availability of Supported Employment (SE) Services to consumers by providing technical assistance to vendors and increasing the number of referrals for SE services. Strategy * ARS will provide technical assistance and develop incentives to Supported Employment (SE) providers or potential providers, including CRPs, to increase the availability of SE services to consumers statewide. *ARS will explore revision of interagency agreements with Developmental Disabilities Services and Behavioral Health Services. Goal 5: Improve public relations, marketing, information, outreach, and referrals. Strategy * ARS will develop outreach strategies designed to improve access to VR services for the state’s Hispanic residents living with a disability. * ARS will study the needs and emerging population trends for purposes of developing and implementing a plan designed to increase the knowledge and access of potential consumers of the scope, and availability of Rehabilitation Services. * ARS will develop educational and informational materials designed to inform potential referral sources of the scope of ARS services and of the referral process. * Materials and information will be provided in a variety of formats for Field personnel to distribute at the local community level. * The materials will provide special attention to strategies designed to reach and serve a growing diverse population in the state. Goal 6: Improve and expand job development, placement and employment. Page 52 of 62
Strategy * ARS will enhance and facilitate a business services component in an effort to increase quality employment outcomes. * ARS will increase the number of placement specialists employed throughout the state. * The Field Program will be provided training regarding role, function and responsibility of placement specialists. * An advisory group will be established composed of individuals from business and industry, counselors, job placement specialists, and other appropriate professionals. Goal 7: Improve and expand transition services program. Strategy * ARS leadership will work with the State Department of Education to insure that rehabilitation counselors have ready access to all students with disabilities. * ARS leadership will work with the school districts throughout the state to facilitate and enhance the working relationship between the school districts and local rehabilitation District Managers and counselors. * ARS will promote that all students reported to have a disability and an IEP will be contacted by a transition or rehabilitation counselor prior to or during their junior year of school. * ARS will promote that all students with an IEP will be provided eligibility determination for VR services before they graduate high school. * ARS will present opportunities for both further training and higher education as options to students and their families during transition planning for students. Additionally, students and their families will be given information and explanation of employment services and options, including information that describes and defines supported employment as one of those options. Goal 8: Improve services to better meet the needs concerning SSI/SSDI beneficiaries with disabilities. Strategy * ARS will explore the development of additional SSA benefit counselors to work with ARS consumers and potential consumers regarding SSA rules and work incentives for employment. * ARS will collaborate with the AWIN Benefits Counseling Program, the Working Medicaid Program, and Employment Networks to leverage and expand services to SSI/DI beneficiaries. Goal 9: Develop and improve Community Rehabilitation Programs. Strategy * ARS will continue assignment of a rehabilitation counselor as a liaison to each CRP in his/her District. * ARS District Managers will assume a more active role with the CRPs for purposes of developing positive working relationships, to further assessing the need to improve or expand services, and to determine if additional CRPs need to be constructed. Goal 10: Enhance collaboration and partnerships with the Workforce Investment System. Strategy Page 53 of 62
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